Is there any event where you need your skin to be in better shape than on your wedding day? Similarly to an athlete gearing up for a big race, brides often begin their preparations many months – or even a year – out from their big day. There’s a good reason for this too. Like with any big moment in life, it all comes down to the preparation you do in the lead-up; your wedding day skin is certainly no exception.
So, it’s time to get ready to glow on your big day with our curated list of the best wedding skin prep products! From luxurious serums to rejuvenating masks, we’ve handpicked the essentials to ensure your skin is radiant and flawless for the moment you say ‘I do.’ Whether you’re aiming for a dewy complexion or battling pesky blemishes, these tried-and-tested products will have you walking down the aisle with confidence and luminosity. Say ‘yes’ to your best skin ever with our top picks for bridal beauty.
Here are 10 of the best skin prep products in Australia in 2024:
1. WEDDING SKIN PREP PRODUCTS
The Collagen Co Watermelon Strawberry Powder, $79
What makes The Collagen Co Watermelon Strawberry Powder different?
The Collagen Co Premium Collagen Peptides are bursting with anti-ageing goodness — Hydrolysed Bovine Collagen Powder, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, and Biotin — that’ll seriously please your hair, skin, nails, joints, and gut.
In terms of better skin, collagen is proven to help elasticity and improving skin texture and appearance.
Featured ingredients:
- 100% Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
- Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)
- Biotin (Vitamin B7)
Other youth-preserving ingredients include:
- Vitamin C
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Biotin
Real customer reviews:
“I’ve switched from a more (very) expensive liquid brand & was concerned about the quality but my skin is looking even better now & my eyelashes (never would have thought that) have grown like crazy! I’m loving the taste & look forward to having my collagen water bottles every day… couldn’t be happier, Thankyou x” – Sue Louise P
2. WEDDING SKIN PREP PRODUCTS
Go-To Skincare Much Brighter Skin, $59.00
What makes Go-To Skincare Much Brighter Skin different?
A brightening serum for hydration, antioxidants, and your daily dose of radiance. Go-To Skincare Much Brighter Skin has no tackiness, and no weird smell, just a very effective, very nice and very stable serum loaded with vitamin c, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid for bright, bouncy, skin.
Why try Go-To Skincare Much Brighter Skin?
Formulated with 10% sodium ascorbyl phosphate, (a highly stable, anti-microbial, non-irritating form of vitamin c), niacinamide and kakadu plum, Go-To Skincare Much Brighter Skin provides antioxidant protection, improves skin radiance, and evens skin tone.
Real client reviews:
“I love this serum! It is part of my morning routine and always followed with SPF. It has evened out my skin tone. Any redness I had is now barely noticeable and my freckles also seem to have lightened up and remained that way even through summer! I have very sensitive, dry skin and have had no reactions. I don’t even need to use moisturiser in the mornings when I use Much Brighter Skin.” – Corrine M
3. WEDDING SKIN PREP PRODUCTS
About Time We Met Refreshing Mist, $49.00
What makes About Time We Met Refreshing Mist different?
About Time We Met is a new Australian wellbeing skincare brand. Our products are vegan, cruelty-free, dermatologically tested, and free from synthetic fillers, parabens, or sulphates.
It’s about time you met sandalwood! Our hero active botanical, also known as ‘liquid gold’. Sandalwood has been used for centuries in Ayurveda to reduce blemishes and brighten and soothe the skin. Modern science has since proven sandalwood’s skin-healing superpowers and has also proven it’s good for your wellbeing.
Why try About Time We Met Refreshing Mist?
The Refreshing Mist offers a quick and easy way to soothe, hydrate, and tone skin. Featuring sandalwood oil and Tremella mushroom, just a few sprays will leave your skin feeling refreshed and revitalized. Plus, with a natural scent of sandalwood and cucumber, this mist is the perfect way to calm your senses and leave you feeling invigorated and rejuvenated.
Sandalwood has been proven to:
Calm the mind
Reduce signs of ageing
Soothe the skin
Reduce the appearance of acne
Real client reviews:
‘I absolutely love the scent of cucumber in this mist. The scent isn’t too overpowering which is good for me. I have oily skin and this works really well with it, it is so incredibly hydrating and makes your skin feel really nice. It has a great cooling effect and sprays really evenly over your skin. It leaves my skin looking refreshed and glowy. I use this both in the morning and at night. I received this product from ABOUT TIME WE MET to review.’ – Maddyson Thompson
‘I loved using this hydrating mist. It really helped to keep my skin feeling hydrated and dewy. I sprayed this on if I wanted to feel hydrated but didn’t want to wear anything too heavy and I also wore it over make up (before applying mascara and liner). I received this product from about time we met to review.’ – Aball
4. WEDDING SKIN PREP PRODUCTS
Rationale #6 The Night Crème
What makes Rationale #6 The Night Crème different?
Supercharge skin’s nightly rejuvenation with the latest evolution of our iconic #6 The Night Crème.
This sumptuous, enriched night cream supports cellular turnover with a proprietary Complex of Vitamin A (Retinol and Retinal), improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while delivering sustained hydration.
Why try Rationale #6 The Night Crème?
The Rationale #6 The Night Crème works to uplift and firm the skin, while visibly hydrating and reanimating luminosity. It targets fine lines and wrinkles, dehydrated skin and hyperpigmentation.
5. WEDDING SKIN PREP PRODUCTS
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum – 30ml, $242.00
What makes the SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum different?
In SkinCeuticals effort to constantly improve product efficacy and sustainability, they have recently updated their production processes. As a result, you may notice some minor changes to the appearance of the C E Ferulic Vitamin C serum. Rest assured, the active ingredients remain the same, and the product has undergone rigorous testing to ensure it delivers the same level of efficacy and safety that C E Ferulic is known for.
Why try SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum?
Experience advanced environmental protection with the best-selling Skinceuticals Vitamin C serum, the inimitable SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic, gold standard in advanced Vitamin C facial serums. This high potency anti-aging treatment provides 8 times the skin protection against photoaging. The result? Skin that is more youthful, radiant, and protected.
Real client reviews:
“SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum is nothing short of a skincare miracle! This powerhouse serum has completely revolutionized my skin, delivering unparalleled results. Packed with potent antioxidants like vitamin C and vitamin E, along with ferulic acid, it provides unmatched protection against environmental aggressors and free radicals. Since incorporating this serum into my routine, I’ve noticed a remarkable improvement in the overall health and appearance of my skin. Not only has it faded stubborn dark spots and hyperpigmentation, but it has also enhanced my skin’s firmness and elasticity. The lightweight, fast-absorbing formula feels luxurious on the skin, instantly giving it a radiant glow. Despite its premium price tag, a little goes a long way, making it a worthy investment for anyone serious about skincare. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum has earned every bit of its five-star rating and has become an indispensable staple in my daily regimen.” – Anthea
6. WEDDING SKIN PREP PRODUCTS
TBH skincare no scrubs jelly cleanser, $32.95
What makes TBH skincare no scrubs jelly cleanser different?
TBH skincare no scrubs jelly cleanser is a hydrating cleanser that transforms to a cleansing milk when combined with water to remove dirt, pollutants and makeup, leaving the skin feeling soft, and perfectly clean.
This oil-based jelly cleanser, free of harsh surfactants and formulated to neutral pH helps to cleanse skin without disrupting the skin’s barrier, defending against dryness by preserving the skin’s vital lipids and proteins and keeping the skin hydrated.
Why try TBH skincare no scrubs jelly cleanser?
The TBH skincare no scrubs jelly cleanser has a long list of benefits and will aim to improve your skin over time:
- Jelly to milk
Make up remover
Cuts through mascara, oil and all the other gunk in your trunk
Double cleanse – follow with anti-bacterial cleanser or gentle cleanser
Formulated for acne-prone skin
Can be used on all skin types
Cleanses the skin without disrupting the skin barrier
PM routine
Peachy!
Real client reviews:
“He is such a fun person to be around. Even our guests all raved about him on the day!
…We didn’t feel at all uncomfortable during the process, and he captured the relaxed, fun vibe of our day absolutely perfectly.” – Tash and Jay
7. WEDDING SKIN PREP PRODUCTS
Habitual Beauty Hydrating Sleep Mask, $95.00
What makes the Habitual Beauty Hydrating Sleep Mask different?
The Habitual Beauty Hydrating Sleep Mask is a deeply nourishing overnight face mask that hydrates and smoothes while boosting skin luminosity and radiance. Helps to stimulate and accelerate skin recovery while you sleep and wake up with dewy, hydrated, and glowing skin.
Why try the Habitual Beauty Hydrating Sleep Mask?
The formula within Habitual Beauty Hydrating Sleep Mask features ProRenew Complex (Probiotic Complex), this is important, as the skin’s microbiota are washed off and constantly shed from the skin. Our probiotic formulation acts as an essential feature in the ageing process of the skin, by positively influencing the speed, as well of the quality, of epidermal growth. The production of essential proteins and enzymes in the skin quality is increased, barrier function and cell cohesion is improved, promoting overall skin health.
KEY BENEFITS
Skin regeneration
Skin barrier maintenance and repair
Skin protection and fortifies skins natural barrier
SOURCED FROM
Plants
Real client reviews:
“This is the perfect sleep mask ever!! I had a hard entry into motherhood with being in hospital and this cream was my skin saviour. it was my go to little self care product. I buy this for all my new mumma friends too. It is the perfect gift for every woman!! I absolutely love it. My skin always looks so well hydrated the next morning. I have combination skin and it works amazingly for my skin.” – Elly
8. WEDDING SKIN PREP PRODUCTS
Wrinkles Schminkles Chest Wrinkle Patch, $44.00
What makes Wrinkles Schminkles Chest Wrinkle Patch different?
One of the brand’s best-selling wrinkle patches, these 100% Medical Grade Silicone Chest Pads help to rehydrate and smooth the delicate skin, making a visible difference to décolletage wrinkles and chest wrinkles from sleeping and accumulated sun damage.
Why try Wrinkles Schminkles Chest Wrinkle Patch?
If you’re planning to don a sweetheart neckline or strapless number on your wedding day, like the skin on your face, you want the skin on your chest looking incredible. These patches can help to hydrate and treat the skin on your decolletage that is often forgotten! Making sure that you look your best from top to toe on your big day!
Real client reviews:
“I’m a side sleeper and I noticed that wrinkles were forming on my chest due to my large boobs.
I sleep with the patch on and in the morning, my chest is smooth. I will keep using this product!!.” – Lisa S
9. WEDDING SKIN PREP PRODUCTS
JAMES Cosmetics 24K Gold & Collagen Crystal Eye Mask, $35.00
What makes JAMES Cosmetics 24K Gold & Collagen Crystal Eye Mask different?
This eye mask is the brand’s best all rounder eye mark. The luxurious combination of 24k Gold, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin A and Grape Seed Oil will leave your under eye hydrated and glowing – you’re in for a true VIP experience.
Why try JAMES Cosmetics 24K Gold & Collagen Crystal Eye Mask?
With 5 sets included in each pack, this is the perfect product to treat any under eye issue and ensure your eyes look and feel youthful, free from bags, under eye circles, and fine lines.
Real customer reviews:
“Easy to apply and after following directions of 3x the first week and once a week thereafter saw a noticeable difference.” – Michaela
10. WEDDING SKIN PREP PRODUCTS
Ipsum Best Skin Enzyme MicroPolish, $48.00
What makes Ipsum Best Skin Enzyme MicroPolish different?
A gentle, dual-active, polishing formulation featuring 9 pure and organic botanical extracts, to clarify, smooth, brighten, hydrate and refine skin texture and skin tone.
The concentrated, vitamin and antioxidant-rich formulation is a soothing and smoothing blend of fine-milled rice powder and kaolin, with the gentle, natural AHA enzyme action of Caviar Lime and BHA deep-cleansing benefits of naturally-derived salicylic acid and astringent Lemon Myrtle.
Why try Ipsum Best Skin Enzyme MicroPolish?
IPSUM Best Skin Enzyme Micropolish is a gentle exfoliator that will prep your skin for your big day slowly, as it gently scrubs away dead skin cells, leaving a smooth base that allows active skincare products to sink deeper.
Best for you because:
• Gentle AHA and BHA dual-action exfoliant and deep-cleansing formulation for smoother, brighter, refined skin texture and skin tone
• Australian Caviar Lime offers a high concentration of phytocompounds – including vitamins C and E and ferulic acid – to help rejuvenate, hydrate and protect skin
• Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits for even the most sensitive, reactive skin
• Suitable for all skin types to boost the health and appearance of skin
Real customer reviews:
“I got sent a sample of this product with a recent purchase. It is the best facial scrub I have ever used. It has been the only scrub I have used that has removed the blackheads on my face. You only need to use a tiny little bit each time! I have sensitive, dry skin with eczema and this didn’t leave my face feeling stripped. I will definitely be purchasing a full sized bottle!” – Sarah
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Hero image via About Time We Met Skincare
